FELIPE MASSA RETIRES FROM FORMULA 1
In an echo of his ex-team mate, Michael Schumacher, Massa announced his retirement ahead of the Monza grand prix.
It was widely expected this would be Massa’s last year in the series, with multiple drivers linked to his Williams seat.
In a statement, Massa thanked his family, manager, and “all the people who have supported me throughout my career.”
The 35 year old will end his 14 year career at his 250th grand prix in Abu Dhabi.
Williams deputy team principal Claire Williams said. “It has been a pleasure to work with Felipe these past three seasons and we will be sad to see him leave. Felipe came to us at a time of huge change and his blend of experience, talent and enthusiasm have been an important factor in the turn around of the team… I know this has not been an easy decision for him, but we all respect his decision to bring his Formula One career to its conclusion at the end of this season.”
Massa made his Formula One debut in 2002, driving for Sauber, before moving to Ferrari in 2006. The Brazilian almost took the world championship in 2008, before a life-threatening injury ruled him out of the 2009 season. Massa moved to Williams in 2014, where he will now end his career.
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